6.7 Machinery installations in hazardous areas
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6.7 Machinery installations in hazardous areas

  6.7.1 Mechanical equipment should be limited to that necessary for operational purposes.

  6.7.2 Mechanical equipment and machinery in hazardous areas should be so constructed and installed as to reduce the risk of ignition from sparking due to the formation of static electricity or friction between moving parts and from high temperatures of exposed parts due to exhausts or other emissions.

  6.7.3 The installation of internal combustion machinery may be permitted in Zone 1 and Zone 2 hazardous areas, provided that the Administration is satisfied that sufficient precautions have been taken against the risk of dangerous ignition.

  6.7.4 The installation of fired equipment may be permitted in Zone 2 hazardous areas, provided that the Administration is satisfied that sufficient precaution has been taken against the risk of dangerous ignition.

Parent topic: Chapter 6 – Machinery and Electrical Installations in Hazardous Areas for all Types of Units(See also 4.1 )
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